The State Bar relies on volunteer attorneys to operate 21 committees that help shape the future of the legal profession and provide critically important input. Jurisdiction for the committees is established annually by resolution of the Board of Commissioners. The State Bar president also has the authority to appoint additional task forces and ad hoc committees to address specific issues. Committee applications are accepted annually, and an invitation to apply is sent via email to all Michigan attorneys, typically in July.
The standing and special committees for the 2024-2025 Bar year are listed below:
Professional Standards
Public Policy
Communications & Member Services
Implementation & Innovation
Orientation Materials
State Bar of Michigan Strategic Plan Welcome to Committee Work Committee Orientation PowerPoint 1MB SBM Bylaw—Article VI Committee Resolution Administrative Order 2004-01 Committee Discipline Policy Committee Awards Policy Committee Chair Job Description Committee Member Job Description Staff Committee Liaison Job Description
Committee Forms
Committee Expense Reimbursement Form | Instructions